Global Sanctions Trends 2026

An in-depth analysis of the evolving sanctions landscape and what it means for businesses worldwide.

The global sanctions landscape has entered a new era of complexity. Governments are deploying economic restrictions at an unprecedented pace, reshaping trade routes, supply chains, and compliance frameworks across virtually every industry.

Since 2022, the number of active sanctions programmes worldwide has grown by more than 40%. What was once primarily a tool of foreign policy is now a central mechanism in economic warfare — deployed not only by the US and EU, but by a widening coalition of jurisdictions acting in concert or independently. For multinational businesses, navigating this environment demands a fundamentally different approach to compliance.